The five stages of illustrating a picture book


Author and illustrator Paul Beavis shares the behind-the-scenes work (and doubt, angst and inspiration) that goes into making his picture books, like the just-released What Are You Supposed to Be?.


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Paul Beavis is a Wellington-based author and illustrator whose latest book is What Are You Supposed to Be?

His debut, Mrs Mo's Monster, won the 2015 LIANZA Russell Clark Award for illustration. Paul also illustrates work for other writers, such as Deano Yipadee with Nee Naw, the Little Fire Engine and Jingle Bells, Rudolph Smells.

Paul's website: www.paulbeavis.com